Where is Weber's music scene?

On the morning of September 26, the band Double or Nothing treated Weber State University students to live music outside the bookstore.

The band played as part of entertainment that WSU's radio station KWCR provided. Over the past couple of years, WSU has not seen these types of events because of low funding. KWCR program director Matt Winters, (aka The Doctor) said this year should be better.

Students at WSU are not used to having a variety of music on campus. Most students are sticking to their own sources, such as iPods, Zune, and Internet radio stations.

Kyle Bollinger, a WSU History major, feels there is not enough music on campus.

"There have been some events with DJ's," Bollinger said, "but there is not much of a music scene here."

The construction on campus has cut into the budget; as a result, the university has to cut back on some events.

Students are leaning more on live shows as music entertainment.

"Where students go is based on what taste they have and also how much money they have," Winters said. "I love going to live shows and watching the bands perform."

Some students would like to see more concerts at WSU in the evenings when they will be able to attend, not having to worry about getting to class. Max Sayner, a WSU freshman, said he goes to shows, but relies on Internet downloads on his iPod while at school. He said he takes advantage of KWCR's Friday night Metal Shop programming.

The radio station at Weber has been trying to appeal to all different crowds. Each night there is different programming and students can call in to make requests.

New and upcoming bands wanting recognition and airplay should contact KWCR at WSU. Your music might be played on the radio and you may be able to play live in studio.

For students who are not in a band, but want to be a part of the activities, on November 7, 2008, OneRepublic is performing at the Dee Events Center. Tickets are on sale for students with ID for $15. Non-students are $25.

Bollinger gave advice for the best way students can help build the music scene here at Weber State.

"Students need to be responsible in supporting local bands and local stations," Bollinger said. "The students at WSU need to be more aware."

WSU and Ogden have a variety of ways to stay active in the music scene. Mojo's, a music club on Washington Boulevard, provides live entertainment.

Local bands and more mainstream bands, are grouping together and putting on large concerts to save money and provid more entertainment.

These group concerts are comparable to concerts like Warped Tour.

Students should look forward to more outside events KWCR will bring to the university.

"I think there are a lot of people who are doing good things with music, but they are keeping it quiet," Winters said.